Quick shopping
A handy mini branch for picking up necessary supplies and everyday groceries without making a larger supermarket trip.
Union Coop Al Mizhar
Al Warqa
Union Coop Al Mizhar is a neighbourhood grocery store in Al Warqa for everyday supplies and quick shopping. Reviews also mention a small cafeteria serving Karak in a traditional coffee pot, adding a useful stop beyond the basic grocery run.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
177 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Daily basics
Several reviews describe it as useful for common household and consumer needs, including basic necessities.
Local access
Its proximity to the surrounding residential area makes it convenient for nearby residents.
Karak stop
The small cafeteria serves Karak in a traditional coffee pot, a distinctive extra for local coffee drinkers.
Good offers
One customer specifically noted attractive offers, which may make selected purchases worthwhile.
Broad centre
A review describes the wider association as having numerous shops and restaurants alongside other services.
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan small. Use it for a quick top-up rather than a full weekly shop; reviews repeatedly describe the branch as small or limited.
Compare prices. Check prices against other supermarkets or cooperatives before buying a larger basket.
Ask fresh. If ordering cafeteria paratha, ask how it was stored and whether it will be heated fresh.
Try Karak. For a quick drink, look for the small cafeteria, where reviews mention Karak made in a traditional coffee pot.
Check stock. If you need a specific item, check availability first or keep a larger supermarket as a backup.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Khartoum St - next to Enoc Gas Station
Al Mizhar First - Al Mizhar, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Limited range
The branch is described as small, with limited items and requests for more products on the shelves.
Higher prices
Some shoppers find prices higher than at other supermarkets or cooperatives.
Online service
Online shoppers reported a particularly poor customer-service experience.
No meat
A review specifically says meat was unavailable, so do not rely on this branch for that purchase.
Cold paratha
A cafeteria review complained that paratha was kept in a cold fridge and served without tasting fresh.
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The Bottom Line
Union Coop Al Mizhar is a small neighbourhood grocery stop in Al Warqa, mainly useful for quick purchases rather than a full supermarket expedition. Reviews mention everyday consumer needs, basic necessities and convenient access for nearby residents, while another describes it as a mini branch of the association. There is a small cafeteria inside, with Karak made in a traditional coffee pot.
That gives the branch a local, informal extra beyond picking up groceries. A review also describes the wider association as having shops, restaurants, vehicle inspection and registration services, though the grocery branch itself is repeatedly characterised as compact. The main trade-off is selection.
Customers mention limited items, missing products and a desire for more stock; one older review specifically says no meat was available. Prices are also mixed: some shoppers call them reasonable or good, while another says they are high compared with other supermarkets and cooperatives. Compare before making a large purchase.
For a first visit, treat this as a convenient top-up shop and check that the item you need is stocked. If ordering cafeteria paratha, ask about freshness, since one review complained it was kept in a cold fridge and served without tasting fresh. Online shoppers should also note a strongly negative customer-service review.